Software Engineer, Applied Emerging Talent (2026)

The Applied team at OpenAI is seeking Software Engineers (Emerging Talent) to join their team in San Francisco, CA. This role involves working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment to bring OpenAI's technology to millions of users.

Responsibilities:

• Develop new customer-facing features for ChatGPT and OpenAI API.
• Talk to users to understand their needs and design solutions.
• Collaborate with a cross-functional team.
• Optimize applications for speed and scale.
• Foster a diverse and inclusive culture.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• 0-1 years of experience in software engineering.
• Proficiency with JavaScript, React, and backend languages (Python).
• Experience with relational databases (Postgres/MySQL).
• Interest in AI/ML.

OpenAI is a leading AI research and deployment company in San Francisco, CA, dedicated to ensuring that general-purpose artificial intelligence benefits all of humanity. We prioritize the safe and beneficial development of AI, putting the alignment of interests first.

We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, valuing the many perspectives within humanity. Join us in shaping the future of technology, as we believe AI can help solve global challenges.

OpenAI is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fair consideration of all applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records in accordance with applicable laws. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.